- Department: Centre for Medieval Studies
- Module co-ordinator: Dr. Hanna Vorholt
- Credit value: 20 credits
- Credit level: M
- Academic year of delivery: 2023-24
- See module specification for other years: 2024-25
This module focuses on medieval diagrams as tools for presenting and generating knowledge about the world.
Occurrence | Teaching period |
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A | Semester 2 2023-24 |
The study of diagrams is one of the most rapidly expanding fields in art historical research, and closely allied to the investigation of the ties between art, science and human cognition. Focusing on medieval diagrams created in Europe, the module will closely examine key examples from different fields of knowledge, including astronomy, cosmology, ethics, theology, history, and logic. A particular focus will be on examining the epistemological role of lines; and on exploring the ways in which micro- and macrocosmic relationships were conceptualised - a relationship that has re-emerged as one of the most urgent themes in the current climate crisis.
By the end of the module, students should have acquired:
a good knowledge of key examples of medieval diagrams
acquaintance with their intellectual and cultural contexts
an understanding of the debates about and approaches to the subject
Task | Length | % of module mark |
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Essay/coursework Essay : 3500-4000 word essay |
N/A | 100 |
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Task | Length | % of module mark |
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Essay/coursework Essay : 3500-4000 word essay |
N/A | 100 |
Students have the opportunity to submit a formative essay of up to 2,000 words and receive written or oral feedback, as appropriate, from a tutor. For the summative essay (3500-4000 words), students will receive their provisional mark and written feedback in line with the University's turnaround policy. The tutor will then be available during student hours for follow-up guidance if required.